The arrivals of Lautaro Martinez and Neymar at the end of the season had been the dream for Barcelona.
Forming the best attack in the world had been the idea, prising Inter’s Martinez to Camp Nou and re-signing Neymar from Paris Saint-Germain.
But Barca have reportedly been priced out of a deal for Neymar.
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Paris Saint-Germain want €175million in cash for Barcelona target Neymar, according to Sport.
Neymar left Barca for PSG in a world-record €222m transfer in 2017 but the Brazilian superstar continues to be linked with a Camp Nou comeback.
But Barca’s hopes have been dealt a blow due to PSG’s demands and coronavirus as they prioritise Inter forward Lautaro Martinez.
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– RMC Sport claims Manchester City are interested in Milan midfielder Ismael Bennacer. Pep Guardiola has reportedly talked to Bennacer about a move to the Premier League. City are also interested in Barca’s Sergi Roberto, claims Mundo Deportivo.
– Real Madrid are keen on signing Borussia Dortmund star Jadon Sancho, AS says. The England international has been tipped to join United, while Chelsea and Liverpool have also been linked.
– Calciomercato claims Napoli are eyeing a move for Lille forward Victor Osimhen. It comes amid uncertainty over the futures of Arkadiusz Milik and Jose Callejon. Milik has been heavily linked to Juventus, while the likes of Sevilla and Real Betis are reportedly interested in bringing former Madrid winger Callejon back to LaLiga.
– Sevilla are prepared to wait until the end of the season for Barca’s Ivan Rakitic, reports Mundo Deportivo. Barca are willing to sanction Rakitic’s transfer and Spanish rivals Sevilla are looking to bring the Croatia international back to Estadio Ramon Sanchez Pizjuan.
– According to L’Equipe, injury-plagued Barca star Ousmane Dembele has no intention of leaving Camp Nou for Juve.
– ESPN says United need more cash to sign Birmingham City sensation Jude Bellingham. The 16-year-old has also been linked to Dortmund.
– Fabian Ruiz is wanted by Spain’s two biggest clubs – Barca and Madrid. But Mundo Deportivo says the Napoli star is moving further away from a switch to the Santiago Bernabeu due to Madrid not being able to meet the Italian club’s valuation. Luka Jovic and James Rodriguez have been mentioned as possible makeweights but Napoli only want cash.
– Lille defender Gabriel has emerged as a possible replacement for Napoli’s Kalidou Koulibaly. Le10Sport says Napoli have identified Gabriel as well as Fiorentina pair German Pezzella and Nikola Milenkovic. Sky Sport Italia, meanwhile, says United are offering £71m (€80m) for Koulibaly but Napoli are holding out for at least £89m (€100m).
– Pedro is a player in demand. The Chelsea forward is set to become a free agent and AS says Roma are the Spaniard’s “priority”. Juve, Sevilla, Betis and Valencia have also been credited with interest.
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